AGENCY: District Court (Sixth District : Garfield County)

SERIES: 24433
TITLE: Probate case files
DATES: 1900-
ARRANGEMENT: Numerical by case number

DESCRIPTION: These case files probate

RETENTION

Permanent. Retain until administrative need ends

DISPOSITION

Transfer to Archives.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: For records beginning in 1896 through 1918. Retain in State Archives permanently or until microfilmed.

Paper: For records beginning in 1920 and continuing to the present. Retain in Office permanently.

Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

Microfilm duplicate: Retain in Office permanently.

APPRAISAL

Historical

Disposition based on documentation about individuals, legal procedure, court history and functions. Case files have legal and administrative value to the court through dismissal or satisfaction of the final judgment. They enforce or protect private rights and prevent or redress private wrongs. The value of the judge's decrees and final judgments to parties in an action may well extend beyond their immediate administrative use.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Private

SECONDARY DESIGNATION

Exempt. Adoptions